Private Children Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated private children solicitors to join their respected family law team in Leeds. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your autonomy is valued and your professional growth is prioritized. With a clear development plan and the chance to gain Children Panel accreditation, you will be empowered to shape your career path. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while being part of a collaborative team that emphasizes innovation and rewards excellence. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Bonus scheme

Support for Children Panel accreditation

Generous pay for high performers

Award-winning firm culture

Qualifications

• Ambitious private children solicitors from NQ to senior level are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates should be comfortable managing their own caseload and conducting advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload independently with strong secretarial support.
• Work collaboratively with experienced solicitors and advocates.

Skills

Private children law expertise

Independent caseload management

Advocacy skills

Familiarity with legal aid work

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

• Autonomy, development and real scope to progress
• Work with one of the North’s most respected family law firms
• Flexible working with a genuinely supportive team culture

If you’re an ambitious private children solicitor looking to join a team where your autonomy is respected, your development is prioritised, and your achievements are properly rewarded – this role in Leeds could be exactly what you’re looking for.

This specialist family law firm has built a strong reputation across the region, with multiple offices and an evolving, modern culture. The team in Leeds is looking to grow, and there’s an opportunity here for the right person – whether you’re just starting out or already a panel member – to shape your role and take your career to the next level.

You’ll be supported to develop your expertise in care proceedings or private children work (including some divorce and finance if that’s of interest), with clear progression pathways in place – including help towards children panel membership and future partnership.

You’ll be working in a genuinely collaborative team alongside experienced care solicitors and advocates, with strong secretarial support, and the freedom to build your own caseload in a way that suits your working style. There's a strong emphasis on innovation and rewarding good work – people are trusted, given space to grow, and paid fairly for what they deliver.

Who we’re looking for

• Private children solicitors from NQ up to senior level
• Able to manage a caseload independently and carry out your own advocacy
• Comfortable with legal aid work and familiar with running care or children matters
• Positive, collaborative and self-motivated – a team player with a can-do attitude

Salary & Benefits

• £32,000 – £60,000 depending on experience and contribution
• 2 days from home
• Clear development plan to move up in title
• Support to gain Children Panel accreditation
• Bonus scheme and generous pay for high performers
• Award-winning firm
• Passionate about legal aid and helping people in vulnerable circumstances

Contact Lucy Wickham

If you're ready to take ownership of your career in a firm that will back you all the way, contact Lucy Wickham at [e-mail] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.